Stage Rules. We all have some, what are yours?

[fretless]

for me it's surfing , everybody gets up on the wave but sometimes someone falls , all you can do is look back and laugh.. if I have any rules it's never argue on stage , nothing makes you look more foolish / unprofessional

[BrendanO]

In all srsnss; do you like any metal bands at all? I know you are ixnay on the cock rock; but have you not witnessed the majesty that is a live heavy metal concert? Go to the right one and shit is transcendent. Not the fashion lol; but the experience for sure

Dave likes Periphery and Meshuggah. But he would never go to a metal show, because he's been in pretty serious denial about being a metalhead for a while now. Actually going to a show might trigger a hormonal response that would flood his system with a misplaced affection for the confederate flag and a desire to drink Jack Daniels from a measuring cup. He'd get home from the gig only to find out a seven string Ibanez has been growing out of his shoulder all evening.

[Telephant]

Metal bands and camo shorts are an exception.

Not IMO. Metal bands are THE worst offenders out there. Then again the only "metal head" I've ever met who had any kind of fashion sense is Ansley.

I agree but they all seem to accept it. I just skip their shows entirely because their music blows.





And Ansley does indeed write the rules on metal fashion. Dude has it right.

In all srsnss; do you like any metal bands at all? I know you are ixnay on the cock rock; but have you not witnessed the majesty that is a live heavy metal concert? Go to the right one and shit is transcendent. Not the fashion lol; but the experience for sure

I like all kinds of metal and have been to many a metal show. Its just such an easy target.

I even like some of the more extreme types of metal like Behemoth or Dissection and I dig some black metal too. And I like some 80's shit... I LOVE old school Motley Crue. I just don't play metal in my bands. But I enjoy listening to it.

Honesty I can find something in just about every genre I dig except for most modern Pop shit thats out. And even then I could probably find one or two artists I find acceptable.

edit: Oh snap I thought your post was directed at me. Dave likes some metal too.

[100 watt]

Skulls, Grim Reapers, demons / demonic shit on logos, banners, etc look "kid-ish" to me. Then again anything sterotypical "metal".

No backwards baseball caps. There's only a few reasons for a grown man to wear a baseball cap backwards:

He's painting.
He's welding.
He's riding a motorcycle or ATV.
He's driving a convertible.
or.... he's fixin' to suck somebody's dick.

No home- made / cheesey looking merch, banners, etc.

Dont be a ham.

Dont call out a mistake.

No rants / speeches.

Dot get hammered before hand.

Dont talk to the crowd like a titty bar DJ.

Dont attempt to play "works in progress" / shit that isnt 100% ironed down.

Look for cues from others.

Dont try to throw in drum fills your not sure of.

NEVER let a bass player or drummer run sound.

Dont touch my shit.

Dont bring anything you're not gonna use.

Dont wear your own band's shirt.

No solo "singer with an accoustic" coffe shop song bullshit.

Have fun.

Dont talk like you're bigger than you are. "This is our hit song off our last album"






My rules anyway. Not playing with anyone at the moment. Some day maybe I'll find some folks to do something with.

[Dickarms]

Stage rules are simple:

If any band member is wearing camo cargo shorts, quit the the band.
If any band member has a Dime guitar, quit the band.
If any band member has a Tool tattoo, quit the band.
If any band member is a libertarian, quit the band.
If any band member plays in flip-flops, quit the band
If any band member is playing through a Genz Benz El Diablo, quit the band.
If any band member asks/begs for shots while on stage, quit the band.

what if i had a sacred geometry tattoo and a few libertarian views?
other ones for sure.

like said, camo shorts are allowed in metal. then again so is being fat

[Dave]

I used to be a metal head


I have been to a ton of metal shows, including Pantera several times back in the day. I just hate camo, and wearing shorts on stage.

[100 watt]

oh, what I'd give to re-live some PanterA shows I went to when I was younger.

How I miss the 1990's / my youth.

I remember the first PanterA show I went to, I had a damn contact buzz after being in the venue for only 30 minutes ha ha.

[Dickarms]

another stage rule: you may think you're being edgy and funny by wearing drag on stage. you're not. you're being a dipshit for even suggesting it.

[Dickarms]

which brings me to: no costumes outside of halloween.

[JimmyPaeg]

Clothing.

Total no-no on stage.

[JiveTurkey]

oh, what I'd give to re-live some PanterA shows I went to when I was younger.

How I miss the 1990's / my youth.

I remember the first PanterA show I went to, I had a damn contact buzz after being in the venue for only 30 minutes ha ha.

Saw them in Chicago on Vulgar. I don't really even like Pantera (especially after years of barraging from their knuckledragger fanbase); but that shizz was powerful. I saw them again on Re_Inventing with Morbid Angel opening and that was interesting to say the least. Someone threw a full cup at the mixer and knocked the pa out for a long time. People were a little angry

[Dickarms]

there are fan rules too

just because you are friends with the band does not mean you can yell shit at the band.

[Lloyd Blankfein]

If the government subsidizes you or your persons, you should not be on stage- you should be looking for a job on the Internet at every hour of the day.

No reading glasses. Only sunglasses if you do decide to wear bifocals

No obscure bullshit indie band tshirts.

No acapella type singing with two dudes tag teaming on one mic if one of them has bad breath. Brush your teeth you disgusting son of a bitch.

Never use the house mic. I seen a dude put it between his ass cheeks. Doubt it just a geographic thing.

No tight pants unless you're working with a big time deal salami. No one wants to see your lil' chode bulge all night.

Only guy that gets water is the singer. Everyone else- beer. Pussies.

No hats. Unless you're slash or a Mexican with an accordion or in the band Eddie G y grupa vida.

Your opening music should be something everyone likes. Like Selena y Los Dinos.

Lol

[Dickarms]

i want to meet you in real life.

[Lloyd Blankfein]

i want to meet you in real life.

I might try to hook this up because I'm still in Austin.

Washed my car today and steamed the seats. Feelsgoodman.

Had to goto a car wash down the street because apparently you're not allowed to do it in the driveway to a water crisis.

Got a nasty sunburn on Saturday at LBJ lake.


Nailed it.

[Stratz]

65 posts and white people dreads are still on the table. This thread is a sham, you are not trying to help anyone.

[ovid9]

Most of you guy's stage rules absolutely blow and I find the idea of rock n' roll stage rules hilarious.

[primeholy]

Most of you guy's stage rules absolutely blow and I find the idea of rock n' roll stage rules hilarious.

I usually wear a goonies shirt and jeans. Last gig, I wore a superman shirt, carpenters pants, and slipon dress shoes.

[ovid9]

Most of you guy's stage rules absolutely blow and I find the idea of rock n' roll stage rules hilarious.

I usually wear a goonies shirt and jeans. Last gig, I wore a superman shirt, carpenters pants, and slipon dress shoes.

[Dave]

Most of you guy's stage rules absolutely blow and I find the idea of rock n' roll stage rules hilarious.

You don't play in a band so how is your opinion relevant?


You should be taking notes in the off chance you ever get on stage, not talking down about the unknown.

[ovid9]

Most of you guy's stage rules absolutely blow and I find the idea of rock n' roll stage rules hilarious.

You don't play in a band so how is your opinion relevant?


You should be taking notes in the off chance you ever get on stage, not talking down about the unknown.

Yup, I'd be on stage rocking a ball cap, black t-shirt, combat boots and blue jeans or camo shorts. Pretty much exactly like I wear at a show anyway.

I go to shows to have fun hearing band guys have "stage rules" is fucking hilarious to me.

I get it for certain applications, wedding cover bands, tribute bands, etc. But this thread makes me lol.

Sort of like fat shirtless drummers make me lol.

[Dave]

That's why you're in the audience, bro bro.



Music isn't about being rational and fair. Haha you think we are all free spirits that do whatever we want? Hell no. We're judgmental narcissistic assholes looking for people to tell us they love our own brand of shitty rock and roll so we hug ourselves inside.

If you just want to dress like a Kmart shopper, stay at home and do your thang. Live show is about a performance, and entertainment. If you're too lazy to do that, then stay at home. Your music ain't that special anyway (not you specifically) and there are dozens of other bands doing the same shit.

Embrace the theatrics and drama. Love it and hump it like a fleshlight.

[ihateyourguts]

I haven't read thru all the responses, so, I don't know if it was mentioned:

STICK TO THE FUCKING SET LIST

If the crowd wants one more and there's time, do it. If there isn't time, don't be a douche and start playing a song when there's no time left in your set. You're cutting into the other bands sets.

[ovid9]

That's why you're in the audience, bro bro.



Music isn't about being rational and fair. Haha you think we are all free spirits that do whatever we want? Hell no. We're judgmental narcissistic assholes looking for people to tell us they love our own brand of shitty rock and roll so we hug ourselves inside.

If you just want to dress like a Kmart shopper, stay at home and do your thang. Live show is about a performance, and entertainment. If you're too lazy to do that, then stay at home. Your music ain't that special anyway (not you specifically) and there are dozens of other bands doing the same shit.

Embrace the theatrics and drama. Love it and hump it like a fleshlight.

Dude, I go to punk, metal and hardcore shows. That's pretty much all it is.

Performance and entertainment yes! Lame rules about shoes?

And no, my music specifically is not special. Think every riff Tony Iommi played when he'd been playing guitar for 6 months and discarded as trite and lame. Add fuzz.


I know what you're saying, I just find it hilarious.


This has reminded me Reverend Horton Heat is playing around here in a couple weeks and I need to find out what tickets cost.

[Dave]

Look I'm not saying you have to wear makeup and shit.


Just trade out your cross trainers, lee relaxed fits and baggy t shirt for a pair of Chucks, and jeans/shirt that fits.